Tax relief may be available to owners of storm-damaged property in Medina County

Medina County Auditor Michael Kovack announced today that owners of properties damaged by recent storms may be eligible for a temporary reduction in their property taxes.

State Law enables property owners to claim a reduction in the taxable value of their damaged or destroyed property at any time, regardless of the cause of the damage. Damage to trees or property not defined as “structures” is not included in this provision.

“Damage to either real property or manufactured homes must be reported to my office in order for you to receive a tax relief on next year’s taxes,” said Kovack.

Chief Deputy Auditor Joan Heller and several auditor’s office employees surveyed the hardest hit areas of the county recently, distributing applications. However, they were not able to reach all property owners who may have sustained damaged.

Applicants must file by Dec. 31, if their property was damaged or destroyed in the first nine months of the year. For property damaged in the last three months of the year, the filing deadline is Jan. 31 of the following year.

Applications are available on the Medina County Auditor’s Office website at http://www.medinacountyauditor.org/, under the “Forms” link. Applications can be delivered in person or mailed to the auditor’s office at 144 N. Broadway St., Medina, Ohio 44256. For more information, call the Medina County Auditor’s Office at (330) 725-9759.

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